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ASTEEL Group BhdXKLS:7020 -6.25% EV-to-EBIT is 17.08 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 16.30. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Steel companies, ASTEEL Group Bhd ranks worse than 63.3% on this metric.
ASTEEL Group Bhd (XKLS:7020) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
ASTEEL Group Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM140.8 Mil.
ASTEEL Group Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM8.6 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ASTEEL Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
ASTEEL Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ASTEEL Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Steel subindustry, ASTEEL Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
ASTEEL Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, ASTEEL Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ASTEEL Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
ASTEEL Group Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM147.5 Mil.
ASTEEL Group Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM8.6 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ASTEEL Group Bhd (XKLS:7020) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.08 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on ASTEEL Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.30. According to the industry distribution chart, ASTEEL Group Bhd ranks #307 out of 485 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is ASTEEL Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
ASTEEL Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.08 is near median its 10-year median of 16.30. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99. ASTEEL Group Bhd's value of 17.08 is 31.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ASTEEL Group Bhd ranks #307 out of 485 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does ASTEEL Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, ASTEEL Group Bhd ranks #307 out of 485 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places ASTEEL Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99. ASTEEL Group Bhd's value of 17.08 is 31.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.30 vs. the industry median of 12.99, ASTEEL Group Bhd has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 12.99, based on 485 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ASTEEL Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.08 is 31.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on ASTEEL Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ASTEEL Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASTEEL Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASTEEL Group Bhd (XKLS:7020) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.08 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.30 and 31.5% above the Steel industry median of 12.99. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ASTEEL Group Bhd (XKLS:7020), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.08 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
ASTEEL Group Bhd specializes in steel roofing and structure design and building, and focuses on the downstream industry for other building and construction materials. It is involved in the manufacturing of coated steel products and processing of metal roofing, wall cladding & fencing, metal floor decking, light gauge structural components, purlins, and framing systems under the brands ASTEEL and ASTAR. The firm operates in two segments: ARSB and STARSHINE. The ARSB segment that generates the majority of its revenue, engages in manufacturing and selling coated steel products and downstream roofing products, trading of hardware and building materials in Sabah and Sarawak, East Malaysia.
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